BWI: The Economist’s Annual Publication The World in brought to Life in India

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: The Economist
Friday, December 10, 2010 03:44 PM IST (10:14 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Economy; Business: Business services, Information technology, Media & entertainment; Technology
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The Economist's Annual Publication The World in brought to Life in India


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, December 10, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Over one hundred senior executives from across India gathered last night at The World in 2011 Gala Dinner to debate and exchange perspectives on the year ahead.

This thought-provoking evening brought The Economist's annual publication The World in to life, featuring predictions for 2011 from Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist and Editor of The World in series, and a panel of distinguished guest speakers.

Guest speakers from India and abroad joined Franklin, the gala dinner host, including Lorraine Heggessey, TV executive; Andrew Cayley, International Co-Prosecutor, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trial; and Vineet Rai, CEO, Aavishkaar.

The evening featured a review of The World in 2011 publication, including thoughts and discussions on social, business and political issues on the horizon for India and the world. The evening also included personal predictions from the guest speakers on what they believe will shape 2011.

Predictions included:
. China could find itself being overtaken by India in economic growth
. Countries to look out for: Sudan, Ghana, Cuba and Poland
. Industries to look out for: Agricultural commodities, technology, automotive, healthcare, media and finance
. The story of economic development in emerging markets will spread beyond the BRIC countries

To receive a copy of The World in 2011 or to arrange an interview with Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The World in, please contact:

About The World in 2011

The World in 2011 is now available at newsstands. This is the 25th edition ofThe Economist's annual compilation of predictions for the year to come. Journalists from The Economist as well as prominent figures from the worlds of business, finance, politics, sport and beyond offer their considered forecasts on what the year will bring. Contributors include Hillary Clinton, David Cameron, Sebastián Piñera, Nassim Taleb and Usain Bolt.

About The Economist (www.economist.com)

The Economist is published each Friday and is available from newsagents or by subscription. With four million readers in almost every country, and editorial offices in every continent, The Economist is truly a global publication. The paper includes sections on each international region, plus Science and Technology, Books and Arts, and a weekly obituary. For profiles of our journalists, please visit www.economist.com/mediadirectory/

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From left to right: Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist and Editor of The World in series; Lorraine Heggessey, TV executive; Andrew Cayley, International Co-Prosecutor, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trial, discuss their views on the year ahead at The World in 2011 Gala Dinner, hosted by The Economist
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From left to right: Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist and Editor of The World in series; Lorraine Heggessey, TV executive; Andrew Cayley, International Co-Prosecutor, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trial, discuss their views on the year ahead at The World in 2011 Gala Dinner, hosted by The Economist


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